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Sun Belle to expand with Texas cold storage company acquisition
The acquisition adds a fifth distribution center to the berry marketer's facilities in Maryland, Florida, Illinois, and California.
August 19 , 2020
Botanicoir builds up stocks ahead of busy season
The spring and summer months are an exciting time of year at Botanicoir as we work to build up our stocks and production plan for the busy Northern European season.
August 19 , 2020
Task force to fight resurgent, cherry-killing disease in Northwest
Scientists at Washington State University have teamed up with cherry growers to find improved defenses against a disease that devastated orchards 70 years ago and has resurfaced in the Pacific Northwest.
August 18 , 2020
Agronometrics in Charts: Berry prices fall across the board
It has been a rollercoaster ride for pricing in most of the berry categories this year, except for one which has seen a relatively normal year.
August 18 , 2020
Europe suspends Argentine citrus imports until May
The decision, which was taken unilaterally and came into effect on Sunday, applies to oranges, mandarins, lemons and grapefruit until April 31 next year.
August 17 , 2020
Agronometrics makes market data more accessible with service relaunch
Agronometrics is continuing with its goal of making U.S. fresh produce market data more accessible with a major relaunch of its service that includes innovative tools like market updates, price alerts, and easy navigation through USDA commercial data.
August 17 , 2020
Hazel launches CA technology for Apples
The technology will be available to apple packers this coming season, following positive initial results last season.
August 14 , 2020
New California table grape commercials launch around the world
A set of three new commercials extending the Go with Grapes from California Every Day global marketing campaign has launched in the U.S. and key export markets.
August 14 , 2020
New product "proven as cure and prevention" for banana disease TR4
The natural fungicide tested in fields in Ecuador and by researchers at Texas A&M that showed preventative and curative qualities on TR4 disease.
August 13 , 2020
Walmart partners with Instacart, heating up competition with Amazon
The development comes on the heels of Uber's integration with grocery delivery company Cornershop, and also marks a stepping up of the competition with one of Walmart's biggest rivals: Amazon.
August 12 , 2020
